The Acting Customs Area Controller (Ag. CAC) of the Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Deputy Comptroller of Customs (DC), Wale Adewole, has announced significant operational achievements in revenue generation and anti-smuggling enforcement, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen compliance and protect the nation’s economy.
Speaking during a press briefing held at the Command’s Operational Headquarters in Ibadan, Oyo State, the Ag. CAC noted that the Command had intensified surveillance and enforcement strategies across its areas of responsibility, leading to notable interceptions of prohibited and smuggled goods in line with the provisions of the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023.
He disclosed that the Command recorded multiple seizures, including 1,603 bags of foreign parboiled rice, 123 bales and 18 sacks of used clothing, 88 sacks of used shoes, 1,351 pieces of used tyres, 206 used compressors, and various narcotics such as 1,144 wraps of cannabis sativa and several packs of tramadol.
Other seized items include Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), foreign textiles, sugar, and several used vehicles, as well as means of conveyance used in smuggling activities.
According to him, “These seizures were made at different locations across Oyo and Osun States through credible intelligence and coordinated patrol operations.
The total Duty Paid Value of the seized items amounts to Two Billion, Five Hundred and Thirty-One Million, Ninety-One Thousand, Eight Hundred and Forty-Six Naira.”
On revenue performance, Adewole revealed that the Command generated a total sum of ₦14,745,741,806.05 within the period under review, representing a 46.22 percent increase when compared to the ₦10.1 billion recorded within the same period in 2025.
He attributed this growth to strengthened measures aimed at blocking revenue leakages, ensuring compliance, and facilitating legitimate trade.
While reaffirming the Command’s resolve to sustain the momentum, he warned smugglers and economic saboteurs to desist from illegal activities, emphasising that the Service would not relent in enforcing government fiscal policies.
He also appreciated the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, for his strategic guidance, while commending traditional rulers, stakeholders, and the media for their continued support in promoting lawful trade and enhancing public awareness.
